Pork in Adobo

Name: Pork in Adobo
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 4 lb pork meat, in chunks; 2 teaspoons annatto; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; 7 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 cup wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons water; 3 onions, julienned; 1 cup ají panca paste; 1/2 cup oil; White rice, to taste, as a side

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Prep 15 min
Total 25 hr 15 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 8

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This is one of the most typical dishes in Peruvian cuisine. It’s from the south of the country, specifically from the city of Arequipa. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.

by Carla Gutierrez

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

4 lb pork meat, in chunks
2 teaspoons annatto
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
7 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup wine vinegar
3 tablespoons water
3 onions, julienned
1 cup ají panca paste
1/2 cup oil
White rice, to taste, as a side

Directions

1

In a container, add pork meat and season with annatto, cumin, salt, pepper, and half of the garlic. Add vinegar, water, onions, and aji panca paste. Let marinate for 24 hours.
2

In a large pot, add oil and sauté the garlic. Add pieces of pork, half of the marinade and onions.
3

Cook meat on low heat until tender and juicy. Add hot water if necessary. Serve with white rice.

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This is one of the most typical dishes in Peruvian cuisine. It’s from the south of the country, specifically from the city of Arequipa. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.